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PS24307 - Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS) Study 1 (DQS Standard)

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

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Award

24 Jan 2025 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED, based in Swindon, England, has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "PS24307 - Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS) Study 1 (DQS Standard)". This public tender falls under the research and development services and related consultancy services category (CPV 73000000) and was conducted through a competitive quotation method, suitable for projects below the threshold. The total contract value is £20,460.40 GBP. The award date was 16 January 2025, with the contract period running from 16 January 2025 to 28 March 2025. The procurement stage is complete, as indicated in the award notice published on 24 January 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By successfully executing such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolio, establish credibility in their industry, and secure a valuable partnership with UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED. Edinburgh Innovations Ltd has been awarded this contract, demonstrating that well-positioned SMEs stand to benefit from similar future procurement opportunities in the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

PS24307 - Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS) Study 1 (DQS Standard)

Notice Description

***** THIS IS AN AWARD NOTICE, NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION ***** This procurement is being concluded following a Quotation Request. Award notice for Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS) Study 1 (DQS Standard)- UKSA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-12d95c57-a66f-487f-8d2e-adf8e154a747
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2802e78-0712-4daa-999a-8c0b67c86980
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,460 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
16 Jan 2025 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
professionalservices@uksbs.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FF
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDINBURGH INNOVATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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